“Bob and Doug McKenzie are a pair of fictional Canadian brothers who hosted ‘Great White North’, a sketch which was introduced on SCTV for the show's third season when it moved to CBC Television in 1980. Bob is played by Rick Moranis and Doug is played by Dave Thomas. Although created originally as filler to both satisfy and mock network Canadian content demands, the duo became a pop culture phenomenon in both Canada and the United States. ... ‘Great White North’ (originally known as ‘Kanadian Korner’) is a panel show that played upon Canadian stereotypes. Bob and Doug, two dim-witted beer-swilling brothers wearing heavy winter clothing and tuques, would comment on various elements of Canadian life and culture, frequently employing the interjection ‘Eh?’ and derisively calling each other ‘hoser.’ ...”
YouTube: Great White North: Back-Bacon and Long Underwear, French Canadian Problem, Beer Nog, Mouse in a Bottle
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